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After the finish, A. Gelažninkas told more about the dramatic last kilometers.
“In the first part I overtook Maurizio Gerini and then I advanced. I chased other fast athletes from the general classification, but the Italian did not lag behind me in any way, he kept driving ”, says the driver.
The competitors in the duel did not go without losses: the main competitor, Maurizio Gerini, fell sharply. Arūnas Gelažninkas probably managed to film how the Italian was working right under his nose.
“In the last part we drove with the Spaniard Oriole Mena and we got a little lost. This Italian caught up with me and leaned over me again. Gerini was strong against me just before. I stopped checking it while it was completely offline.
I called for help, luckily he recovered and says, “it is not necessary, it is not necessary. All swollen jumped there, spitting. That’s why I quit. He said ride, and I left.
It seems like a minor headache to me. During the time I was stopped, other runners caught up with me, causing a good cloud of dust. As a result, the rest was much slower and the lips disappeared. Anyway, the day is great. Very good ride, good pace. I wonder for myself. It will probably be the fastest stage in the history of my Dakar, ”says Arūnas.
Although preliminary data shows that the Lithuanian was third in this speed section, the organizers should make up the time by helping the competitor.
“When I stopped at Gerini, I spoke for about 3-5 minutes with the dispatcher, so I should make up for some time. When I get back, I’ll go ask you to check it out, ”says the runner.
The Zigmas Dakar team had some contact with the fallen Italian after the finish. He said he does not remember how he fell and feels bad, but if he improves, the race will continue.
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